Greetings and Happy New Year to the both of you.

Sandi,

I was asking for power words and phrases to add to my colllection, that I can call on when introducing myself or giving a presentation.

Unfortunately, I meet with many people on a daily basis, and frankly some are rejectionists by their own means. I don't believe companys want their personel to represent them in any negative way. Not even towards salesmen that call on them, because it reflects badly on them and not their gatekeeper.

I belive that having certain phrases or words to say that can ease or lighten the mood are quite helpful. I like to get them laughing if I can. When you get them laughing the walls drop down.

Which brings me to you Millard. You have just helped me incorporate something I've been doing since the age of 5. I am a close-up magician of 43 years.

Coins and cards are my niche. Back in the late 70's and early 80's I was in a traveling circus and use to perform before people as they walked through the Midway and then would go into the tent and walk amoungst the crowd doing coin and card tricks for children sitting in the bleachers.

I never thought to tie my talent to my vocation. 2007 is going to be awesome. Thanks to the both of you for your insight.

Woody Quiñones
ImpactYourArea.com